Rakeem Nunez-Roches Tampa Bay Buccaneers · #56
Rakeem Nunez-Roches is a Defensive Tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, drafted 217th overall, 2015. In 2026 he recorded 3 tackles.
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Rakeem Nunez-Roches career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 24 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 26 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 3 games | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 145 | 236 | 9.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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The beginning
Rakeem Nunez-Roches is a Defensive Tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in his 12th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 217th overall, 2015 as a Defensive Tackle.
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Rakeem Nunez-Roches is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle, drafted 217th overall, 2015.
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Across 12 seasons (2015–2026) he has recorded 236 tackles, 9 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 3 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 305 lbs
- Draft
- 217th overall, 2015
- Born
- DANGRIGA, Belize
- Age
- 33
- Jersey
- #56
Rakeem Nunez-Roches is from DANGRIGA, Belize and is 33 years old. He was drafted 217th overall, 2015 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 2", 305 lbs.
Over 12 seasons (2015–2026) he has recorded 236 tackles, 9 sacks and 0 interceptions. Nunez-Roches is currently on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster.
Rakeem Nunez-Roches is a rotational defensive lineman who has generated 9 sacks and 236 tackles across 12 seasons (2015–2026).
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